Welcome to CityView Today! We’ve been closely following the elections, culminating most recently in the primary on Tuesday. As we start looking toward the election in November, we’ve rounded up the Cumberland County results of the primary for the state House and state Senate, district court judge, and Congress.

In today’s newsletter: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. returns with his Friday notes column, writing about Charles Evans’ Democratic primary win on Tuesday as he attempts a return to the board of commissioners.

Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor

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Election Results: Cumberland County Winners for Judge, General Assembly, Congress

Voters made their choices in primaries for three state legislative seats, two District Court judges, and two U.S. House seats.

THE KIRBY FILE: Primary Win Sets Stage for Charles Evans’ Return As County Commissioner

Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a Democratic shocker on Election Day, an auction benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, and Greater Fayetteville Chamber award winners.

Obituaries

Jose Antonio Ortiz Avila

Jose Antonio Ortiz Avila, 46, passed away on Friday, February 20.

Mark Douglas Boyatt

Mark D. Boyatt, 77, passed away on Friday, February 27.

James Cooper Jones Jr.

James Cooper Jones Jr., 64, passed away on Sunday, February 22.

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Until tomorrow!

📚 Cumberland County Public Library started its month-long run of its annual Storytelling Festival on March 1. The free festival, which promotes literacy, hosts activities at the library system’s branches through March 31.

Valeria Cloës is the magazine editor and lead copy editor for CityView. She has worked across daily and weekly news publications and magazines in North Carolina. She is trilingual, speaking fluent Spanish, French, and English.